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From Pain to Power: Overcoming Sexual Trauma and Reclaiming Your True Identity
Sexual violation was not your choice, but recovery is.
As a survivor of sexual trauma, you’ve likely experienced feelings of shame and confusion, and weakening of your faith and trust. It may feel like no one understands. And each day you’re simply trying to survive.
But the reality is you are meant for much more than survival. You are born with the right to use the pain as a point of power and reclaim what was taken without permission—your true identity.
Author Mary Ellen Mann understands. She’s been there. In From Pain to Power, she weaves personal story and years of research and counseling experience to provide comfort and respect, biblical insight, guided imagery, and self-care strategies. She will help
· Regain your power, safety, and sense of self
· Go to battle as a “Princess Warrior”
· Learn to trust your gut instinct again
· Protect yourself from further assault
· Reconcile your faith in God, who understands your doubt and anger
Mary Ellen Mann stands in your corner as you restore and honor your rightful femininity, find your voice of reason, and choose to live a legacy-filled life.
Includes tips and resources for spouses, parents, ministry leaders, and advocates who want to help survivors of sexual assault.
As a survivor of sexual trauma, you’ve likely experienced feelings of shame and confusion, and weakening of your faith and trust. It may feel like no one understands. And each day you’re simply trying to survive.
But the reality is you are meant for much more than survival. You are born with the right to use the pain as a point of power and reclaim what was taken without permission—your true identity.
Author Mary Ellen Mann understands. She’s been there. In From Pain to Power, she weaves personal story and years of research and counseling experience to provide comfort and respect, biblical insight, guided imagery, and self-care strategies. She will help
· Regain your power, safety, and sense of self
· Go to battle as a “Princess Warrior”
· Learn to trust your gut instinct again
· Protect yourself from further assault
· Reconcile your faith in God, who understands your doubt and anger
Mary Ellen Mann stands in your corner as you restore and honor your rightful femininity, find your voice of reason, and choose to live a legacy-filled life.
Includes tips and resources for spouses, parents, ministry leaders, and advocates who want to help survivors of sexual assault.
240 pages, Paperback
First published September 22, 2015
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December 2, 2015
This book, I thought, could be a powerful tool. Written by a woman who has been through sexual trauma and can speak with a voice of experience of her journey to the woman she is now, it should be a trustworthy source of empowerment.
The author spoke of her own awful experience and her journey as a survivor then counsellor until now where she wanted to enable others to survive and seek help. She suggested a few initial steps to recover oneself; understanding your feelings, depending on God as your source of grace, etc. Most of which are quite sensible…
She’s lost me, however, when she used the term, “Princess Warrior”. It’s meant to be an empowering / encouraging term and the reason she’s chosen this term is set out in the book. I can understand the reason but for some reason, I think this a bit funny and couldn’t get used to it. Mind you, the term is used 94 times in the 240 pages!! I couldn’t concentrate for most of the book as I was distracted by this.
psst, by the way, I’m watching Xena on youtube right now…:p
Thanks for WaterBrook Press for eARC via Edelweiss in exchange of honest review
The author spoke of her own awful experience and her journey as a survivor then counsellor until now where she wanted to enable others to survive and seek help. She suggested a few initial steps to recover oneself; understanding your feelings, depending on God as your source of grace, etc. Most of which are quite sensible…
She’s lost me, however, when she used the term, “Princess Warrior”. It’s meant to be an empowering / encouraging term and the reason she’s chosen this term is set out in the book. I can understand the reason but for some reason, I think this a bit funny and couldn’t get used to it. Mind you, the term is used 94 times in the 240 pages!! I couldn’t concentrate for most of the book as I was distracted by this.
psst, by the way, I’m watching Xena on youtube right now…:p
Thanks for WaterBrook Press for eARC via Edelweiss in exchange of honest review
June 4, 2018
I received this book free in exchange for an honest review. This book was not my cup of tea. That being said, if you or someone you know is female and was molested by a male and is profoundly religious then it may work for you. If you are the victim of a female perpetrator this book isn't for you, even though the author apologizes for it early on in the reading.
The book continually made reference to the bible listing scripture after scripture like a Bible study. Pages of prayer to recite, I just couldn't connect. I believe the author is genuine in her quest to help people, It was just a little to faith based for me.
If you are Christian and deeply religious you will enjoy this book. I did not.
The book continually made reference to the bible listing scripture after scripture like a Bible study. Pages of prayer to recite, I just couldn't connect. I believe the author is genuine in her quest to help people, It was just a little to faith based for me.
If you are Christian and deeply religious you will enjoy this book. I did not.
May 7, 2016
One thing that I have always wondered about authors who
write self-help books is, why? What has caused that person, whether a professional or nonprofessional to write on that topic. You can find a self-help book on almost every topic imaginable and people seem to crave these books. I have read several over the years for various reasons. Anything from learning a new skill to understanding an emotion of myself or someone else. I always stop and wonder.... did the author go through these circumstances, did they overcome this battle? Many times the answer is, no, or not exactly.
The author of this book sets a scene that she understands what you are going through, she feels your pain. However, I do not believe this to be true. While she may have suffered at the hand of someone she states she was not "sexually" assaulted, in other words she was not raped.Now I do not try to make any assault bigger than
another, but as a rape survivor I was turned off that she felt she understood my pain and suffering. I do not think you can understand someones pain and suffering unless you, yourself have gone through that very same pain and suffering.
The pros of this book are the fact that it is filled with scripture. For a Christian woman, such as myself, the author may not understand, but my God does. My God is my comfort and healing in times of need, so the scripture that was chosen for this was the benefit to me. It gave me scripture to turn to and read that reminded me I am a child of God, regardless.
The section for friends/family/ministers of women who are survivors I believe could be helpful to someone. There are many times I wish someone would have just listened or understood. I suffer from PTSD and even though people close to me know why, they cannot always understand why I move away from touch or someone being to close, even if it is someone I love. Having an easy to read guide for family would be beneficial to both the family and survivor.
*I was sent this book for my honest review*
write self-help books is, why? What has caused that person, whether a professional or nonprofessional to write on that topic. You can find a self-help book on almost every topic imaginable and people seem to crave these books. I have read several over the years for various reasons. Anything from learning a new skill to understanding an emotion of myself or someone else. I always stop and wonder.... did the author go through these circumstances, did they overcome this battle? Many times the answer is, no, or not exactly.
The author of this book sets a scene that she understands what you are going through, she feels your pain. However, I do not believe this to be true. While she may have suffered at the hand of someone she states she was not "sexually" assaulted, in other words she was not raped.Now I do not try to make any assault bigger than
another, but as a rape survivor I was turned off that she felt she understood my pain and suffering. I do not think you can understand someones pain and suffering unless you, yourself have gone through that very same pain and suffering.
The pros of this book are the fact that it is filled with scripture. For a Christian woman, such as myself, the author may not understand, but my God does. My God is my comfort and healing in times of need, so the scripture that was chosen for this was the benefit to me. It gave me scripture to turn to and read that reminded me I am a child of God, regardless.
The section for friends/family/ministers of women who are survivors I believe could be helpful to someone. There are many times I wish someone would have just listened or understood. I suffer from PTSD and even though people close to me know why, they cannot always understand why I move away from touch or someone being to close, even if it is someone I love. Having an easy to read guide for family would be beneficial to both the family and survivor.
*I was sent this book for my honest review*
May 13, 2016
Mary Ellen Mann does a great job of helping sexual abuse victims realize what happened to them was not their fault. She also helps them see how much they are loved by God, and helps them become "princess warriors" rather than victims. Excellent!
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